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14/May 2005 at 17:00

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Zdob si Zdub finally arrived

Boonika steals the Moldovan show

Two days later than scheduled, the Moldovan representatives Zdob si Zdub arrived in Kyiv. As a result, the Moldovan band has to be satisfied with one rehearsal only. Highlight of the Moldovan show: Boonika beating the drums!
The first Moldovan entry is entitled Boonika bate toba, or Grandma beats the drums. It was the biggest question mark until today, but now the answer has been revealed: Grandma will beat the drums during the Moldovan act at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest semifinal, and how... 60 year-old Grandma has become a star in Zdob si Zdub's home country Moldova, the band says. The Eurovision Song Contest however seems to be new for the woman, as in her village people don't really watch television. The band is participating with a song that isn't exactly in a style that's common at the Eurovision Song Contest. Breaking the pop traditions Zdob si Zdub is thinking that they have brought something totally new to the Eurovision Song Contest. One question however remains. Will Moldova be capable to host the contest if it wins at its first participation? "We don't want to make any comment on next year," says Zdob si Zdub. "We don't like to make forecasts."

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Neal Widmer [23983]
Mon 16 May 2005 12:20:35

Funny Song and the Grandmama beats the drumma and bring more Points for Moldova.

12 POINTS FROM A SWISS FAN


Tomo . [12427]
Sun 15 May 2005 22:07:35

Marion - why is that stupid? You're undervaluing democracy here.

I'd rather vote for feisty Granny than pesky Angelika.


Marcus A [23635]
Sun 15 May 2005 11:41:44

Boonika is the only charming thing in this noisy, annoying entry... :D


Marion v. Schaefer [24470]
Sat 14 May 2005 23:50:27

you see on the reactions here, people are silly enough to vote for a song only because the grandmother is cute.


Tomo . [12427]
Sat 14 May 2005 20:52:59

Glad to see you back without a grudge, Daniel! ;)

I hope Moldova or Austria win. I know that fans will foam with rage; but we need that!


Luís Almeida [16966]
Sat 14 May 2005 20:24:50

MOLDOVA:12 POINTS FROM A PORTUGUESE FAN! :) :)

OUTSTANDING!


Kristina *** [24011]
Sat 14 May 2005 20:11:31

I like this song more and more. haha they won my heart now, this grandmother is so cute!!!


Daniel Ringby [10]
Sat 14 May 2005 19:28:12

Last time I checked the first word in the title was spelt 'bunica'? Are we going for 'boonika' now so the kettleheads of Europe get the pronunciation right, or...?


drusus 1 [10652]
Sat 14 May 2005 18:54:27

Well.....this is an interesting entry cause it s different from all other entries of this years ESC. Less fake than the cheap wannabe rock entry from Norway : Zdob si Zdub are honest musicians.

About Moldovas chances : the song can only be a surprising qualifier or fail - there is no in between. Maybe they ll get the Athena result, we ll have to wait and see. The Granny is great though ;).

@ Tom : Dan Balan will support the entry in Kyiv but - as far as I know - he won t play the " grandad " on stage.


Johanna Star [17640]
Sat 14 May 2005 18:33:40

I absolutely hate their song but grandma is my fav, of all contestants!


arch KS [22878]
Sat 14 May 2005 18:27:48

I love Moldova`s song...The Grandma ROCKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS


Alin Axente [24403]
Sat 14 May 2005 18:22:25

Go Zdob si Zdub!!! To the final!!! Romania supports you. Hai baieti, fratii vostri sunt cu voi.


The Norwegian Swede [19944]
Sat 14 May 2005 18:12:33

omg i'm lost for words haha I just hope that they won't give the old woman a heartattack! lol cause that song is just nasty


Tom K [22648]
Sat 14 May 2005 18:07:32

It's a good song, and something different. I would have thought it would have more support than the Ukranian song, but who am I to say? By the way is it true that Dan Balan of O-Zone will appear on stage as "Grandad"?


Marion v. Schaefer [24470]
Sat 14 May 2005 17:33:21


Romania 1st [19276]
Sat 14 May 2005 17:23:01

Please if you don't know Zdob & Zdub


NO COMMENT

Adrian B. Romania Bucharest!


Urska * [24125]
Sat 14 May 2005 17:14:36

Ok, grandma on the stage, what else will they do to get to the finals and I don't mean that only for Moldovan group, but also Anjelica, ... People please vote for guality and not guantity. And when will they write something about Omar?


Sharon Arni [12554]
Sat 14 May 2005 17:08:52

It seems that Moldovian has strong points and shows to get to the finals.
but the voice is a drawback

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-- Mystica -- [12193]
Sat 14 May 2005 17:08:43

It's my dream: Kishinev 2006 =)
Good luck from Moscow!


Khalid GR [24641]
Sat 14 May 2005 17:06:14

Moldova will be the big surprise this year, like Turkey in 2004. Nobody believed they would finish 4th, but they did thanks to their performance and good song. Go Grandma!!!


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